ros-controls/ros2_controllers

Generic robotic controllers to accompany ros2_control

What it solves

It provides a set of standardized, ready-to-use controllers for robots, eliminating the need for developers to write custom control logic from scratch for every new robot platform.

How it works

The project implements generalized controllers designed to work within the ros2-control framework. These controllers act as the bridge between high-level planning and the actual hardware execution, ensuring compatibility with various robot types and other ROS2 ecosystem tools.

Who it’s for

Robotics developers and engineers who are building robots using ROS2 and need reliable, pre-built controllers for movement and hardware management.

Highlights

  • Ready for use with a wide variety of robots.
  • Fully compatible with MoveIt2 and Nav2.
  • Integrated into the ros2-control framework.

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